Sinking of Marina sparks U S grief and questions
Washington reports conflict over survivors and evidence as Secretary Jansing orders fuller affidavits. Consul Frost cites fifty Americans aboard the Marina when torpedoed without warning, with at least thirty six Americans believed dead or missing. Official notes British admiralty unsure if ship was torpedoed, while U S vows prompt action if submarine commander violated orders.
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Jansing
Marina
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Consol Frost
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Armerican
Frost
de Marina
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Wilson
State Department
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Marine
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Crookshaven
Mr. Frost
Glasgow
Baltimore
Newport News
Grackhaveen
Robert
Skinner
Frank
America
Lonedon
Portuguese Fake Town and German East Africa Clash
Report of Portuguese forces in German East Africa capturing Newala with two killed. British casualties in October tallied at officers 4381 and men 103. Sergeant Kendall Walton places eighth in national matches at Jacksonville, with over 900 competitors. Mountain scenery described as vast and inviting for climbers.
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Loureno Marquese
Portuguese East Africa
London
Tortuzuese
Newala
Ook Athgh Place
Walton
Kendall Walton
Company A. Kan
Jacksonville
Pla
Lawrence Marksman
University students rush to register after Fort Riley return
Surprising few university students who came back yesterday from four months federal border service registered for morning work. Six enrolled including Flay Livengood George Woodward I Ziewmis Clarence Griffith Spangler Ernest Wince and more. University officials note late returns and hospital cases limit enrollment, with pay figures aiding credits.
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Fort Riley
Flay Livengood
George Woodwird
I Ziewmis
Clarence Griffith
Spangler
Ernest’ Wince
Peomore
Sherwin Kelly
Ernest Gopipert
Wistered Dust Week
Laggrenen
Weather Delays Front Movements In World War One
Weather hampers war front moves as artillery duels continue in northern France and Balkan fronts. French and British actions stall near Monastir and Monte, while Russian forces report mixed gains and counterattacks. Turkish positions shift along the Narayivka, and Austrian reports claim operations across Transylvania with German support.
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France
Endin
Macedonia
Lak Presta
Monastir
Casa
Monte
Tthe Moglonics
Gennani
Gormiunt
Losenad oHicial
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Somme
Tear Des
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Calong
Styr
Narayavka
Lantbberg
Bananitas
Alice Announcnis
Gemans
Congressman Taggart Addresses Democratic Meeting
Congressman Joseph Taggart spoke to a sparse crowd at a Democratic rally in FLALU last night. Democratic county candidates attended and the meeting was described as successful with former Warden Lansing also speaking. Delegates urged veterans support as a campaign theme while a band provided music to boost enthusiasm.
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Taggart
Lawrerte
Josep Taggart
The
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Lansing
Maintains All Rights Columbus Ind Qet 8h Hughes Speech
Charles J. Hughes told a spectator he favored preserving every American right including travel and the right of shipment in a public discussion in Columbus Indiana.
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Columbus
Ind
Charles J. Hughes
Inday
Teachers Program Draws Wide Interest At Event
In Topeka, Elderkin and Principal C Merwin will lead the annual conference of the State Teachers Association. University faculty members and Lawrence leaders will speak on education topics. The event includes round tables, university participation, and a reunion of students and friends at the First Baptist Church in Topeka.
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Merwin
Lanvrenge
Yale
Boo
King of
Taupe
Lfopkins
Regregis
Visite
Adiress Lange
Neble Soiderbin
Tyenauts
Chainian
Lawrence
Raymond Went
Dean Potokety
School Ofeducation
Devin PL Weyckevar
Univer
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Eugenie Callou
Mark Skid
Namics
A. Jetiell
Alberta Cor- Vin
W W. Davis
Clr Mewein
Central School
al Walker
WS. Bailey
AU University
Woiait
Chuyee
Uenuinmmni
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Weather report notes variable conditions with warmer night in southeast and extreme northeast. Tomorrow expect warmer in the east and southeast regions with unsettled conditions.
General Devol Retired From Quartermaster Corps
Major General General Devol, long linked with the U S Army Quartermaster Corps, retired today in Washington under a special congressional act. His career spanned the Spanish American War and Philippine involvement, rising from captain to colonel and finally to brigadier general in service roles including the quartermaster office.
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Quartermaster Corps
Washington
Irigedial
Ihosiee
Philippin
Prohibition Law Details From Virginia Saloons Closure
A historic Virginia prohibitory law outlines midnight sale bans and state closures. It specifies limits on whiskey and wine per person per month and envisions strict enforcement ending certain saloon operations when the law takes effect.
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Van
Virginia
Alfred
Short-Changed One Soldier On Welcome
Fragmentary OCR reads about Pred Spangler of Lecompian group and his twin Teiley, plus mentions of Unity, unfocused names, and unclear events. The readable parts note a wartime style welcome and resemblance between twins, with missing context and places.
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Spangler
Teiley
Lehoy
Fania
Kansas Natural Gas Company Sale Talks In Pittsburg
The Kansas Natural Gas Company sale was announced by secretary Bartlett of the Protective Committee. Henry L. Doherty and Company of New York would buy all shares at 40 dollars each, with 40,000 shares deposited in a voting trust. The deal involves the Kansas, Wichita, and Augusta gas pools and could affect receivership outcomes. Victor Mays of Kansas City confirms the plan but details remain limited. The Doherty interests are linked to the Wichita company and future actions are speculative. Also, the Ry and Co. will advise on the committee’s stock transfers.
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Connittes
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Colonial Trust Company
Pittsbars
Royy and Company
Vomrmitle L .John Stockhart Company
Victor Mays
Kansas City
Wichitaompany
Wichita
Augusta
Kansas Natural Gas
Kansas’ Company
Doherty
Weapipet
Well Known Composer Dies After Long Career
Silas G Pratt a renowned composer and pianist with ties to Berlin London New York and Chicago, died at age 55 in Pittsburgh. He was born in Missouri and studied in Chicago before going abroad, staged the Centennial anniversary opus, and organized major opera festivals. His widow and two children survive in Pittsburgh.
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Eland
America
Pittsburgh
Silas Garmattiel Pratt
Berlin
London
New York
Chicago
Moat
Chicaro
Mater
Aniversary
Ford the
Pittsbureh
Chililran
Grateful Messages Reach Field Marshal From Berlin
Migperse thanks the field marshal for operations in Dobrudja and Techornavodi. West Prussian regiments and The convocation for University students returning from the Bowler will be held at Lyvelock Friday morning. Chancellor Strong and Dein Temylin promise aid for showbacks and part of the semester credits. Election notes include Women’s Athletic Association voting on November 10 with petitions and seventy five signatures. A Ford car owned by H. Fannie was driven off from Tagonia Street between 8:30 and 9 last night.
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Votrudja
Amsterdam
Empero William
Berlin
von Mackensen
Laurence
von May mm
Weledine Guards
Lyv
Waves
Handy W
Women’s Athletic Association
Fannie
Tagiana Efreet
Sheen
Lawrence Country Club Stockholders Meeting Tonight
Stockholders of the Lawrence club will meet tonight at the Merchants Association room to discuss current affairs amid a noisy mood that some say resembles music.
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Hays’ Club
R. A. Kent
Sperk
Alerte’ Smith
Lawrence Club
Vin
Merchants Association Room
Water bonds ready in another week for city delivery
City officials discuss desirability of water bonds and appraisal for two telephone plants in Lawrence. Bids near. no contract awarded. Commission plans coal purchases through November and may enter a long term deal by December 1. Philadelphia appraisal costs discussed. modified service considered. city reports filed. police court fines totaled. weights and measures data collected.
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Watkins National Bank
AONE
Chichoys
Clark
City” Clark
Brooky
Coad
Puretiises
Skaninaber
Aponvil
Chiand
Howe
Taive
Ass ‘Telephone App
Clelind
National Utilities Bureau of Philadelphia
Lawrence
My. Gook
National Utilities Bureau
Sppal
Philadelphia
Ei Commission
Pole Court
Elty
Warrants Issued In Topeka Manslaughter Case
Warrants issued for Topeka men Johnson and Becker in connection with a manslaughter charge over a boy killed when tires allegedly failed leading to a collision. Authorities say the two men were racing at the time. Mayor orders police to pursue suspect Chase Cast.
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Topeka
Voeharetes
Johnson
Golden Becker
Dmsse Weaverling
Veare
Yesterda
Blouse
Pice
Second Lecture on Greece by Professor Wilcox
Professor A M Wilcox will deliver an instructive talk on Greece at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The lecture supplements his previous talk from the dust week and expands on historical and cultural topics for attendees.
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Greece
A.M. Wilcox
Wilcox
Death Notices for Mrs Davis and Henry Johnson
Death notices report Mrs Davis aged 20 years died near Lawrence with services from her home and burial arrangements in Eudora. Also noted is the death of Henry G Johnson aged 55 from New Jersey with services at his Slo New Jersey home and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Francis Dd
Lawrence Yeste
Lintéeck
Eudora
Stiles
iHenry Johnson
Henry G. Johnson
Slo New Jersey
Rev. Henderson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Fairview meeting draws crowd for Republican campaign
Henry Asher and C C Stewart spoke on campaign issues at Fairview last night. The gathering praised the meeting as a strong start and announced future city and schoolhouse meetings in Lone Star and nearby communities with planning for continued activity through the campaign season.
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Pfair- View
Henry Asher
Fairview
High’ Prairie School
C. C. Stewart
Wieky
Lone Star
Tines Thovarkiys
W.R. Stubbs
Taw
H.C. Little
City Library Additions Hoped. Tax Levy Plan Discussed
A city library expansion was reviewed as the commission considered a plan to guarantee 19 percent of the needed funds via taxation for maintenance. A New York bid of 13 000 was earmarked for construction, with total project cost estimated around 42 500. Library growth shown by volumes rising from 5 000 to 13 060 and attendance up fourfold, prompting official optimism about meeting public demand.
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Remessivk
Bcenee Public Library
Sion
C. 3
New York
Chear- Ghiteet
Ubrary Board of ‘Ovs
Bromelsiek Wade
Brumelsick
Farmers and Merchants Institute Meeting
A Farmers and Merchants Institute joint gathering with a midday luncheon will discuss the Farm Bureau. Mr Umbarger of Manhattan will speak on the subject, and many farmers and their wives are expected to attend. The event aims to boost merchant farmers association outreach and finalize plans for the annual institute meeting.
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Tomarrow
Marchants and
Merchants and Farmers Association
Farmers’ Institute
Umbarger
Keldi
Associatio
Hallowe'en plans urged to curb mischief in town
A Fort Worth area message urges calm celebration for Halloween. Officials promote a wholesome, public event with community involvement from families and old residents alike. They discourage deviltry and encourage supportive chaperones to guide children in harmless fun.
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Kansas
Hallowe'en
Fort
Lawrence
Night Drawing Classes Open To All Adults
An evening drawing class begins next Thursday offering human figure sketching from 7 to 10 o clock on Tuesday and Thursday. Ages sixteen and up may join with a small fee to cover expenses plus a matriculation fee. The course targets amateur and professional artists with critiques and a brief talk on construction each week. Sessions meet in the Admin Building with added lighting.
Mrs Cochrane Missing Triggers Wide Search In Law rence
Friends fear Mrs. Cochrane did not leave town as crews chase possible leads. Dr Henry sees possible sighting on Thursday after she vanished on a previous Wednesday night. A relative travels to Toledo to trace a ticket to Denver and aid a countywide investigation.
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